THE Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United were dumped out of the Emirates FA Cup with a third round defeat at Coventry City.

SIMON EASTWOOD

A nightmare game to return in, however he kept the scoreline lower than what it could’ve been with a handful of good saves – 5

OISIN SMYTH

Replaced at half-time after a difficult afternoon coming up against a talented Sky Blues attack – 4.5

JORDAN THORNILEY

Brushed aside like he wasn’t there by Ellis Simms prior to Ben Sheaf restoring the home lead – 4

CIARON BROWN

Can be deemed unfortunate for the penalty awarded against him as it looked like a coming together more than anything – 5

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FIN STEVENS

An outlet for the U’s in the first half, and was regularly free on the right-hand side. MAN OF THE MATCH – 5.5

JOSH MCEACHRAN

Too easily swept past by Kasey Palmer prior to the midfielder netting his stunning goal. BOOKED – 4

CAMERON BRANNAGAN

Did well to win the ball in lead-up to the Mark Harris equaliser, but he was mainly kept quiet. BOOKED – 5

JOE BENNETT

Sent a lovely ball across goal in the second half but nobody was there to tap it in – 5

RUBEN RODRIGUES

He wasn’t able to exert his usual control, coming up against quality opposition. BOOKED – 4.5

MARCUS MCGUANE

Was pushed into an advanced position but he was unable to make an impact – 4.5

MARK HARRIS

Grabbed a second goal in two games, which will hopefully act as a huge confidence boost – 5

SUBSTITUTES

Stan Mills (for Smyth, 46)

Taken off on a stretcher in stoppage time with what looked like a very serious injury. Fingers crossed for as speedy recovery as possible – 4.5

Billy Bodin (for McEachran, 46)

Couldn’t get into game as the hosts dominated – 4.5

Tyler Goodrham (for Rodrigues, 68)

Well-taken goal after coming off the bench, despite not being match fit – 5

James Henry (for Brannagan, 68)

The game was long gone when he came on, with the U’s struggling to get up the pitch – 4.5

Gatlin O’Donkor (for Harris, 85)

Unused: McGinty, McIntyre, Gorrin, Woltman.

Substitutes who come on after the 75th minute do not get a rating.